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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin. Scientist / Inventor / Statesman. Background. - Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17 , 1706 - He was the youngest son in his family. Scientist. - As a scientist Benjamin Franklin’s study was focused on electricity

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Benjamin Franklin

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  1. Benjamin Franklin Scientist / Inventor / Statesman

  2. Background • - Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706 • - He was the youngest son in his family

  3. Scientist • - As a scientist Benjamin Franklin’s study was focused on electricity • - Using the information from one of his famous experiments he invented the lighting rod

  4. Inventor • - Invented bifocal eyeglasses • - Invented the Franklin stove

  5. Statesman • - Played a major role in drafting the constitution • - Negotiated a treaty with Paris • - Spent years in France

  6. Bibliography • “Benjamin Franklin.” Historic World Leaders. Gale, 1994. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 8 Nov. 2011 • “Benjamin Franklin.” Science and Its Times. Ed. Neil Schlager and Josh Lauer. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gale, 2001. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 27 Oct. 2011. • Waldstreicher, David. “Franklin, Benjamin.” World Book Student. World Book, 2011. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.

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